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Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ShockHypoxiaPulmonary HypertensionReduced Cardiac OutputArrhythmiasBlood Loss (Excessive)HypotensionCoagulopathy

Pathophysiology

A rare but catastrophic obstetric emergency, occurring most often during labor or the immediate postpartum period. Amniotic fluid and fetal antigens entering the maternal circulation appear to...

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